(3)
The application number allotted under paragraph (1) shall be quoted in all
subsequent correspondence in respect of the application.
(4)
The filing date of an application for the registration of a mark shall be the date on
which all the following information is received -
(5)
(a)
the name of the applicant;
(b)
the address to which communications are to be directed;
(c)
a reproduction of the mark;
(d)
a specification of goods or services; and
(e)
the application fee as specified in the First Schedule.
No application made under regulation 43 shall be processed, unless accompanied
by the application fee.
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(6)
The Controller shall notify the applicant in writing of the filing date.
(1)
Where on examination of the application for registration of a mark, the
Controller considers that the application is incomplete or defective in a material
particular, he shall request the applicant in writing, to make such corrections as
he thinks fit and within a period which shall not exceed 3 months.
(2)
Where the applicant fails to submit the necessary correction in writing, within the
specified period mentioned in paragraph (1), the application shall be deemed to
have been withdrawn.
50.
The Controller may refuse an application if the corrections requested under regulation 49
are not to his satisfaction and the applicant shall be informed accordingly.